Fabric Collections

Details at a Glance

Choosing outdoor fabric from a screen never shows you how it handles glare at noon or how the weave feels when you sit down. These fabric sample swatches let you see the actual color, texture, and weight of Sunbrella and other all-weather performance textiles before you commit to cushions or slings. Outdoor fabric sample swatches are available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping.

How Well Do Sunbrella and All-Weather Fabrics Resist Fading?

Sunbrella is solution-dyed acrylic, meaning the color goes all the way through the fiber instead of sitting on the surface as a coating. That construction resists UV fade far longer than standard outdoor fabrics -- you'll see the difference after a full summer of direct sun. Other all-weather performance textiles in the collection use similar UV-stabilized fibers or coatings engineered to hold color through seasons of exposure. The swatch shows you the exact weave density and finish, so you know whether it will bead water or breathe in humidity.

Do You Have to Bring Fabric Cushions Inside for Winter?

Most Sunbrella and solution-dyed fabrics can stay outside through light rain and snow, but storing cushions in a deck box or covered shed prevents mildew from taking hold in seams during wet, cold months. If you leave them out, stand cushions on edge so water drains instead of pooling. The swatch helps you judge thickness -- a tightly woven, heavier fabric dries faster and resists mold better than a looser weave. No outdoor fabric is maintenance-free; even the best-rated textiles benefit from a mid-season brush-off and a rinse.

Where Should You Use These Swatches When Planning Your Patio?

Hold the swatch on your actual furniture, in the light where the piece will sit -- morning shade reads completely different from afternoon glare. If you're building a whole seating area, compare swatches against your outdoor dining sets or the frames in your outdoor seating collection so the colors work together instead of fighting. A swatch also tells you whether a fabric is slick or textured, which matters when you're choosing between a lounge chair that you'll nap on and a dining chair that needs to grip. For broader design advice, see our guide to designing your dream outdoor living space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sunbrella fabric stay outside all year?

Sunbrella is rated for year-round outdoor UV exposure, but storing cushions during the wettest months prevents mildew in seams and extends the life of the foam core.

Will the color on the swatch match the color on my screen?

Screens shift color depending on brightness and calibration; the physical swatch shows you the true shade in your actual daylight.

How do I clean outdoor performance fabric?

Most Sunbrella and solution-dyed fabrics clean with mild soap and water. For set-in stains, a soft brush and a bleach solution (one cup bleach per gallon of water) won't harm the color because the dye runs through the fiber.

Is solution-dyed acrylic the same thing as Sunbrella?

Sunbrella is a brand of solution-dyed acrylic. Other manufacturers make similar fabrics using the same dyeing process -- color embedded in the fiber instead of printed on top -- which gives comparable UV and fade resistance.

Will these fabrics resist salt air near the ocean?

Solution-dyed acrylic and performance polyester resist salt and moisture well, but you'll still want to rinse cushions after coastal storms to prevent salt residue from stiffening the weave or attracting mildew.

Do swatches ship free, and can I order fabric yardage?

Swatches ship free to the continental USA via standard curbside delivery. For custom yardage or upholstery inquiries, contact the store directly.